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Olga

2021Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic778.2Rotten Tomatoes92%84%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic778.2Rotten Tomatoes92%84%

Summary

2013. Exiled in Switzerland, Olga, a talented and passionate 15-year-old Ukrainian gymnast, is trying to secure a place in the National Sports Centre. But the Euromaidan revolt erupts in Kyiv, and suddenly her loved ones are involved.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Elie Grappe
Written by
Raphaëlle Desplechin, Elie Grappe
Produced by
Jean-Marc Fröhle
Music by
Pierre Desprats

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Facts

November 17, 2021 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 17, 2021
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Ukrainian
Also spoken
Portuguese, Russian, French
Made in
Ukraine, France, Switzerland
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Evil Is Petty, Despair Event Horizon, Cold-Blooded Torture +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Olga?"

Questions about Olga

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Where can I stream Olga?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

In the United States, Olga streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Olga worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 77).

Is Olga plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Olga in English?

UkrainianPortugueseRussianFrench

No, it was made in Ukrainian, with some Portuguese, Russian, and French.

What tropes does Olga use?

Evil Is PettyDespair Event HorizonCold-Blooded TortureFace Death with DignityArtistic License – HistoryOh, Crap!Traumatic HaircutSupporting ProtagonistWardens Are EvilHistorical Badass UpgradeKarma HoudiniHistorical Villain Upgradeand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Evil Is Petty, Despair Event Horizon, and Cold-Blooded Torture.